Rutherford County, NC Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in Rutherford County was $292K last month, up 14.4% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Rutherford County is $179, down 1.4% since last year.
Rutherford County Housing Market Trends
In July 2025, Rutherford County home prices were up 14.4% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $292K. On average, homes in Rutherford County sell after 77 days on the market compared to 50 days last year. There were 66 homes sold in July this year, down from 72 last year.

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- $359,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2.5 baths2,171 sq ft1283 Harris Henrietta Rd, Forest City, NC 28043List Price$359,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market42 days1283 Harris Henrietta Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
- $413,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths2,212 sq ft177 Providence Rd, Forest City, NC 28043List Price$459,000Sale to List10% under listDays on Market230 days177 Providence Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
- $360,000 Last Sold Price2 beds2 baths1,550 sq ft128 Augusta Dr, Spindale, NC 28160List Price$370,000Sale to List3% under listDays on Market314 days128 Augusta Dr, Spindale, NC 28160
- $400,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,516 sq ft217 Chalet Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746List Price$409,000Sale to List2% under listDays on Market178 days217 Chalet Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746
- $125,000 Last Sold Price3 beds1 bath—sq ft109 Happy Hollow Ln, Lake Lure, NC 28746List Price$125,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market15 days109 Happy Hollow Ln, Lake Lure, NC 28746
- $55,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft305 Bear Cliff Way, Lake Lure, NC 28746List Price$95,000Sale to List42% under listDays on Market546 days305 Bear Cliff Way, Lake Lure, NC 28746
- $60,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft00 Jamesfield Dr Unit 8 & 9, Rutherfordton, NC 28139List Price$63,000Sale to List5% under listDays on Market58 days00 Jamesfield Dr Unit 8 & 9, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
- $75,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft0 Brackett Rd, Forest City, NC 28043List Price$85,550Sale to List12% under listDays on Market18 days0 Brackett Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
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Schools in Rutherford County
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9/10 Ellenboro Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 595 Students | 1 reviews |
9/10 Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 479 Students | N/A |
9/10 Harris Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 445 Students | 5 reviews |
8/10 Forrest W Hunt Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 391 Students | 2 reviews |
7/10 Sunny View Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 134 Students | 2 reviews |
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